ATP: Five Things to Know about Michael Mmoh, Nadal's Next Opponent

Michael Mmoh, IMG Academy tennis alumni, is currently ranked 177 on the ATP Tour and recently made it through to the second round of the Australian Open after a grueling five-set match against Viktor Troicki. Next up for this 23-year-old will be No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal. En route to the second round, Mmoh also made it through Melbourne's qualifying rounds by securing three straight wins to earn his spot in the main draw.

His road to the pros began at an early age, and he made the move to IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL at the age of 13 after winning the Junior Orange Bowl. Interested in learning more about this IMG Academy tennis alumni and on-the-rise ATP professional? Check out this story by the ATP before Mmoh steps on the court against Nadal in the first Grand Slam of the year.